Two explosions hit Ethiopia
2006-03-07 13:43
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Addis Ababa - Two explosions rocked the southern part of the Ethiopian capital on Tuesday, severely injuring four people, said police.
Police said that one blast hit Lalibela Hotel, near the capital's airport, extensively damaging the building and injuring four people.
The other explosion struck a market. Police said the device was hidden in a rubbish bin. There were no injuries.
Police cordoned off the area and sifted through the debris at the hotel and market, which was crowded with lunchtime shoppers.
There was no immediate indication whether the explosions were caused by a bomb.
- Reuters